The IRTPA is delighted to announce that the next World Championship Challenge will be played at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia in the second half of September 2027, with a guaranteed prize fund of $80,000.

A Great City Club.

Founded in 1889, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia is one of the great city clubs of the American game. Its court has just been renovated, and it will be presented at championship standard when the world’s best players arrive next autumn.

Championship Ready.

More than a hundred spectators will be close to the action in the dedans, galleries and grille. For everyone else, every rally will be streamed live worldwide through a partnership with Ryan Carey and the USCTA.

Camden Riviere Defends His Title.

The defending World Champion puts his crown on the line.

Who Will Challenge Him?

The four highest-ranked players on the IRTPA World Race List at the end of 2026 will contest the Eliminators between March and May 2027. One will earn the right to face the champion in Philadelphia.

Thirteen Sets. One Champion.

The Challenge is played as the best of thirteen sets over three days, in the traditional format: four sets on the first day, four on the second, and up to five on the last.

September 2027.

The Challenge will be played in the second half of September 2027, and match dates will be confirmed shortly. Details of tickets, the week’s social programme and the live stream will follow here on irtpa.com.

The IRTPA thanks both clubs that bid to host the 2027 Championship..